Gu Gong

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Nov 3, 2024
Andy was the perfect guide, thank you. Get your tour with GetYourGuide and ask for Andy, you will not regret it. You will join a group of around 10 people Full review by DariaSlabko
Nov 2, 2024
UNESCO lists it as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures worldwide. From the entry gate's top, the views are breathtaking. Both the inner and outer courts offer much to explor… Full review by GregMS57
Nov 1, 2024
Good place but tooooo crowded, according to your guide the moment I visit is consider “good” I can’t imagine how worse will that be if super peak season lol, but truth is this place is amaze and hist… Full review by Adventure67683052940

Questions & answers

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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It …
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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It always show that ticket is sold old even I waited to 00:00 A.M for booking. Have any ways to book it easier even a little more expensive. Thank you so much for reading
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The Forbidden City can usually be booked through a travel agent. It might be a bit more expensive but would allow convenient access.
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with …
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with a non-chinese credit card? Thank you very much!
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There is no need to book in advance, how long it takes to get in depends on the season.
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Answer by Jeffry B · Mar 4, 2024
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Are there any restaurants in forbidden city? or can we re-enter after having lunch outside?
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As I recall the only refreshments were in the Tea shop where you can sample the teas before buying, but beware, if you buy any tea. It’s incredibly expensive.
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Hi, just wondering if this is still close?
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(2/28 1.40pm) Beijing Parks Begin Limiting Access: Though almost every park in Beijing remains open, some have started limiting the number of people entering each day. …
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(2/28 1.40pm) Beijing Parks Begin Limiting Access: Though almost every park in Beijing remains open, some have started limiting the number of people entering each day. Chaoyang Park will limit tickets to 20,000 per day to control the park from getting too crowded, the Beijing Youth Daily reported. Meanwhile, tickets to the Summer Palace are no longer being sold on site and must be reserved one day in advance via their WeChat account (search "颐和园" in WeChat).
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